Collectible Firearms & Militaria - Day 1

Collectible Firearms & Militaria - Day 1

Tuesday, March 15, 2022  |  9:00 AM Eastern
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Collectible Firearms & Militaria - Day 1

Collectible Firearms & Militaria - Day 1

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STONEBOW WITH FOREGRIP AND TANG SIGHT.

Lot # 1001 (Sale Order: 1 of 440)      

Measures 36" across the prod, 33" from stirrup to rear of stock. Iron prod with a more recent string. Release is an interesting spring loaded mechanism rather than the normally seen knut, which clamps down on the string. When the trigger is pulled, the mechanism pops up and releases the string. Bulbous foregrip affixed under forearm. Tang rear sight with V notch rear sight; front sight slot is vacant with a screw to adjust sight for windage. More traditional "firearm" style trigger guard and buttstock. CONDITION: Wood has significant insect damage along forearm and cracking in channel. Tang has been repaired at horns with fixed pins, tang sight missing screws. Metal has an even chocolate patina with oxidation throughout. String is good as of a more recent vintage. Foregrip likely a very late addition. Serial Number: NSN
Measures 36" across the prod, 33" from stirrup to rear of stock. Iron prod with a more recent string. Release is an interesting spring loaded mechanism rather than the no...morermally seen knut, which clamps down on the string. When the trigger is pulled, the mechanism pops up and releases the string. Bulbous foregrip affixed under forearm. Tang rear sight with V notch rear sight; front sight slot is vacant with a screw to adjust sight for windage. More traditional "firearm" style trigger guard and buttstock. CONDITION: Wood has significant insect damage along forearm and cracking in channel. Tang has been repaired at horns with fixed pins, tang sight missing screws. Metal has an even chocolate patina with oxidation throughout. String is good as of a more recent vintage. Foregrip likely a very late addition. Serial Number: NSN

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A LATE TARGET CROSSBOW, WITH INTERESTING PRIMITIVE STOCK.

Lot # 1002 (Sale Order: 2 of 440)      

Measures 29 - 1/2" across prod and 36" from stirrup to rear of stock. Iron prod with old twisted rope string and affixed by a pair of iron prod brackets. Distinct stand on underside of tiller for competitive and/or ceremonial use. Knut of wood, probably replaced, open rear sight, and cocking lever. Set trigger mechanism in a classic trigger guard with added iron to form a primitive pistol grip. A strip of iron has been affixed to the bottom of the stock to function as a primitive shoulder stock. Brass buttcap. Small brass plaque on bottom of stand with punched dots that look like "D D". CONDITIONL: Good. Metal has an even chocolate patina with even oxidation throughout. String with some fraying. Brass decorations with a deep untouched patina. Stock is strong with some marks from handling and storage throughout, termite damage, and some spots of what looks like old attempts at chemical cleaning. A lovely example. EMW
Measures 29 - 1/2" across prod and 36" from stirrup to rear of stock. Iron prod with old twisted rope string and affixed by a pair of iron prod brackets. Distinct stand o...moren underside of tiller for competitive and/or ceremonial use. Knut of wood, probably replaced, open rear sight, and cocking lever. Set trigger mechanism in a classic trigger guard with added iron to form a primitive pistol grip. A strip of iron has been affixed to the bottom of the stock to function as a primitive shoulder stock. Brass buttcap. Small brass plaque on bottom of stand with punched dots that look like "D D". CONDITIONL: Good. Metal has an even chocolate patina with even oxidation throughout. String with some fraying. Brass decorations with a deep untouched patina. Stock is strong with some marks from handling and storage throughout, termite damage, and some spots of what looks like old attempts at chemical cleaning. A lovely example. EMW

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ATTRACTIVE CIRCA 17TH CENTURY FRENCH INFLUENCED BISCAYAN BEARDED AXE.

Lot # 1003 (Sale Order: 3 of 440)      

Attractive example of an early bearded axe influenced by the French style. The axe features a massive bearded blade that measures approximately 10 - 7/8" in length down the cutting edge. The head is hand forged and exhibits a clear but unidentified marking that bears striking similarities to markings found on axe heads of the same circa which were excavated around the Bay of Biscay. Similarly styled and marked axe heads have also been found in North America, as Basque and French ship crews sporadically traded their axes while on annual fishing and whaling voyages off Newfoundland and the Gulf of the St. Lawrence. The axe also features a long wood haft with two iron straps on each side, which are held in place by four nails each. The haft is likely a later replacement and is marked "1B" or "IB" just beneath the straps. CONDITION: The head exhibits clear forging flaws and delamination is evident throughout its shape. Pitting is also evident throughout its construction with small areas of surface rust. The blade exhibits various chips and dents. The haft exhibits handling wear with scattered dents and scratches. Overall good. JLD Blade Length: 10 - 7/8" Overall Length: 46"
Attractive example of an early bearded axe influenced by the French style. The axe features a massive bearded blade that measures approximately 10 - 7/8" in length down t...morehe cutting edge. The head is hand forged and exhibits a clear but unidentified marking that bears striking similarities to markings found on axe heads of the same circa which were excavated around the Bay of Biscay. Similarly styled and marked axe heads have also been found in North America, as Basque and French ship crews sporadically traded their axes while on annual fishing and whaling voyages off Newfoundland and the Gulf of the St. Lawrence. The axe also features a long wood haft with two iron straps on each side, which are held in place by four nails each. The haft is likely a later replacement and is marked "1B" or "IB" just beneath the straps. CONDITION: The head exhibits clear forging flaws and delamination is evident throughout its shape. Pitting is also evident throughout its construction with small areas of surface rust. The blade exhibits various chips and dents. The haft exhibits handling wear with scattered dents and scratches. Overall good. JLD Blade Length: 10 - 7/8" Overall Length: 46"

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(A) A GOOD GERMAN WHEELOCK PISTOL WITH WALNUT STOCK, CIRCA 1620.

Lot # 1004 (Sale Order: 4 of 440)      

Octagonal barrel made without sights, retained by 3 pins. Nosecap with simple 3 line engraving. Ramrod, engraved with 3 lines en suite with nosecap, retained by a single thimble and feeding into an unreinforced mouth. Unsigned plain lock with a simple dragon decoration over the wheel; very bottom tip of cock engraved with scroll where it makes contact with frizzen. Ram's head butt with flat buttcap. Walnut stock with some light incised carving. CONDITION: Very good, bright metal has been cleaned in the European style over some light spotted oxidation with delamination visible from hand forging throughout. There are a few light spots of patina that do not detract. Stock is good with light handling marks, and appears to have had an extra layer of oil added. Mechanics not verified as no spanner is included, but wheel turns slightly by hand, bore is good with some light oxidation towards muzzle. EMW Barrel Length: 12 - 7/8" Caliber/Bore: .50 Smoothbore FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: German Model: Wheelock Serial Number: NSN
Octagonal barrel made without sights, retained by 3 pins. Nosecap with simple 3 line engraving. Ramrod, engraved with 3 lines en suite with nosecap, retained by a single ...morethimble and feeding into an unreinforced mouth. Unsigned plain lock with a simple dragon decoration over the wheel; very bottom tip of cock engraved with scroll where it makes contact with frizzen. Ram's head butt with flat buttcap. Walnut stock with some light incised carving. CONDITION: Very good, bright metal has been cleaned in the European style over some light spotted oxidation with delamination visible from hand forging throughout. There are a few light spots of patina that do not detract. Stock is good with light handling marks, and appears to have had an extra layer of oil added. Mechanics not verified as no spanner is included, but wheel turns slightly by hand, bore is good with some light oxidation towards muzzle. EMW Barrel Length: 12 - 7/8" Caliber/Bore: .50 Smoothbore FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: German Model: Wheelock Serial Number: NSN

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(A) A GOOD GERMAN WHEELOCK PISTOL WITH EBONIZED STOCK, CIRCA 1620.

Lot # 1005 (Sale Order: 5 of 440)      

Octagonal barrel made without sights with a proof over chamber that appears to be a crown over a mounted rider, but is soft. Barrel retained by dual pins. Ramrod with a trumpeted 2 stage head, retained by a single thimble. Plain undecorated lock. Trigger guard with simple spring that is notched to push on rear of trigger and function as a simple reset mechanism. Fishtail butt with hexagonal faceted buttcap. Ebonized stock. CONDITION: Very good, bright metal has been cleaned in the European style over some light spotted oxidation with delamination visible from hand forging throughout. Barrel has a few spots of patina that does not detract. Stock is good with handling marks throughout, including a few scrapes to bare wood through ebonization. Mechanics not verified as no spanner is included, bore is very good with a minimum of oxidation, but appears to have been aggressively cleaned as well. EMW Barrel Length: 12 - 3/4" Caliber/Bore: .58 Smoothbore FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: German Model: Wheelock Serial Number: NSN
Octagonal barrel made without sights with a proof over chamber that appears to be a crown over a mounted rider, but is soft. Barrel retained by dual pins. Ramrod with a t...morerumpeted 2 stage head, retained by a single thimble. Plain undecorated lock. Trigger guard with simple spring that is notched to push on rear of trigger and function as a simple reset mechanism. Fishtail butt with hexagonal faceted buttcap. Ebonized stock. CONDITION: Very good, bright metal has been cleaned in the European style over some light spotted oxidation with delamination visible from hand forging throughout. Barrel has a few spots of patina that does not detract. Stock is good with handling marks throughout, including a few scrapes to bare wood through ebonization. Mechanics not verified as no spanner is included, bore is very good with a minimum of oxidation, but appears to have been aggressively cleaned as well. EMW Barrel Length: 12 - 3/4" Caliber/Bore: .58 Smoothbore FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: German Model: Wheelock Serial Number: NSN

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ENGRAVED BRITISH NAPOLEONIC PERIOD POWDER HORN.

Lot # 1006 (Sale Order: 6 of 440)      

Measures about 12" overall and 9" across the bow. The horn is a deep green color and is professionally engraved throughout. The conical spout is faceted and has a scalloped edge at the opening. The recessed wooden plug is pressure fit and the scalloped horn protrusions feature serrated edges. At the top third, horn is engraved with the royal "GR / III" cypher below a crown. Below this is a coat of arms surrounding a cross in the center. There are several detailed buildings and a mourning tree. Towards the base is a gentleman standing next to a memorial surrounded by a banner that reads "He Britains Moorn With Me I Pray Hear Lies My Wife And Loving Boys". CONDITION: Very good overall with some losses to protrusions at base. A very nice professionally engraved powder horn. DMG
Measures about 12" overall and 9" across the bow. The horn is a deep green color and is professionally engraved throughout. The conical spout is faceted and has a scallop...moreed edge at the opening. The recessed wooden plug is pressure fit and the scalloped horn protrusions feature serrated edges. At the top third, horn is engraved with the royal "GR / III" cypher below a crown. Below this is a coat of arms surrounding a cross in the center. There are several detailed buildings and a mourning tree. Towards the base is a gentleman standing next to a memorial surrounded by a banner that reads "He Britains Moorn With Me I Pray Hear Lies My Wife And Loving Boys". CONDITION: Very good overall with some losses to protrusions at base. A very nice professionally engraved powder horn. DMG

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LOT OF 3: POWDER HORNS.

Lot # 1007 (Sale Order: 7 of 440)      

Lot consists of 3 powder horns. (A) Nice cream color with domed plug with notched lower edge and 2 concentric concave roped rings surrounding flat top with bracket. CONDITION: Very good. (B) Horn with banded throat and base. Base plug a crude old replacement. Tip with modern screw tip partially completed. CONDITION: Fair. C) Horn with banded base. Modern replacement domed plug partially completed. CONDITION: Fair.
Lot consists of 3 powder horns. (A) Nice cream color with domed plug with notched lower edge and 2 concentric concave roped rings surrounding flat top with bracket. CONDI...moreTION: Very good. (B) Horn with banded throat and base. Base plug a crude old replacement. Tip with modern screw tip partially completed. CONDITION: Fair. C) Horn with banded base. Modern replacement domed plug partially completed. CONDITION: Fair.

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LOT OF 2: POWDER HORNS.

Lot # 1008 (Sale Order: 8 of 440)      

Lot consists of: (A) Pewter tip horn with large raised rim at base of wood spout. Domed plug with rounded raised edge, turned rings. Flat top with staple in place. CONDITION: Very good. (B) Internal screw tip with domed plug showing simple turned channels with narrow raised ridges. CONDITION: Excellent.
Lot consists of: (A) Pewter tip horn with large raised rim at base of wood spout. Domed plug with rounded raised edge, turned rings. Flat top with staple in place. CONDIT...moreION: Very good. (B) Internal screw tip with domed plug showing simple turned channels with narrow raised ridges. CONDITION: Excellent.

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LOT OF 2: POWDER HORNS.

Lot # 1009 (Sale Order: 9 of 440)      

Lot consists of: (A) External screwtip, brackets in place on plug and neck. Flat top low dome plug with rope border. CONDITION: Very good. (B) Horn with incised line and X marked lower edge. The tip has a wood plug. Low dome plug with serrated edge carving and top with 2 concentric rings joined by short cross cuts. Brackets in place. CONDITION: Very good.
Lot consists of: (A) External screwtip, brackets in place on plug and neck. Flat top low dome plug with rope border. CONDITION: Very good. (B) Horn with incised line and ...moreX marked lower edge. The tip has a wood plug. Low dome plug with serrated edge carving and top with 2 concentric rings joined by short cross cuts. Brackets in place. CONDITION: Very good.

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LOT OF 2: POWDER HORNS.

Lot # 1010 (Sale Order: 10 of 440)      

Lot consists of: (A) Berks County style with high dome plug and button finial with internal screw plug tip. Raised rim to base, simple turned lines. Period initials WK scratched in horn. CONDITION: Excellent. (B) External screw tip. High domed plug with simple incised line near base. Flat top with iron staple in place. Traces of old paint. CONDITION: Good.
Lot consists of: (A) Berks County style with high dome plug and button finial with internal screw plug tip. Raised rim to base, simple turned lines. Period initials WK sc...moreratched in horn. CONDITION: Excellent. (B) External screw tip. High domed plug with simple incised line near base. Flat top with iron staple in place. Traces of old paint. CONDITION: Good.

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LOT OF 3: YORK POWDER HORNS.

Lot # 1011 (Sale Order: 11 of 440)      

Lot consists of 3 powder horns with York County characteristics: (A) Horn with double incised border lines on bottom and domed plug with single and double incised border lines, top nicely turned with raised ridges, concave tip with iron bracket in place. CONDITION: Good. Short crack and chip on lower edge at plug. (B) Incised lines around base. Domed plug with stepped rings. Raised rim at base with notched carving. CONDITION: Very Good. (C) External screw tip. Nicely turned domed plug with raised rim, incised lines, bottom with twisted-ribbon style carving in channel, concave top with bracket in place. CONDITION: Excellent.
Lot consists of 3 powder horns with York County characteristics: (A) Horn with double incised border lines on bottom and domed plug with single and double incised border ...morelines, top nicely turned with raised ridges, concave tip with iron bracket in place. CONDITION: Good. Short crack and chip on lower edge at plug. (B) Incised lines around base. Domed plug with stepped rings. Raised rim at base with notched carving. CONDITION: Very Good. (C) External screw tip. Nicely turned domed plug with raised rim, incised lines, bottom with twisted-ribbon style carving in channel, concave top with bracket in place. CONDITION: Excellent.

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LOT OF 4: POWDER HORNS.

Lot # 1012 (Sale Order: 12 of 440)      

Lot consists of (A) Short horn with double incised line near base. Plug with turned base rings, narrow double incised lines, narrow rope border, concave top. CONDITION: Very good. Minor wear, nice turning. (B) Plain horn, flat low-dome plug. CONDITION: Very good. Modern leather strap. (C) Low dome flat top horn. CONDITION: Fair with bumps and dings to base, with added screw. (D) Low dome plug. Double incised lines at base of horn with 4 incised lines on base of plug. Concave tip with staple. CONDITION: Good, base rings near staple show bumps.
Lot consists of (A) Short horn with double incised line near base. Plug with turned base rings, narrow double incised lines, narrow rope border, concave top. CONDITION: V...moreery good. Minor wear, nice turning. (B) Plain horn, flat low-dome plug. CONDITION: Very good. Modern leather strap. (C) Low dome flat top horn. CONDITION: Fair with bumps and dings to base, with added screw. (D) Low dome plug. Double incised lines at base of horn with 4 incised lines on base of plug. Concave tip with staple. CONDITION: Good, base rings near staple show bumps.

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FRAMED WAR OF 1812 ERA "A CORRECT MAP OF THE SEAT OF WAR".

Lot # 1013 (Sale Order: 13 of 440)      

Published circa 1812 by John Conrad. This attractive printed map depicts the American Northeast including major towns, bodies of water, and mile markers along major routes. State outlines are done in color. While battle sites are not marked, this map could have been used to better understand news reports of the British invasion and subsequent battles. Map is framed in a simple matted wood frame. CONDITION: Very good. Map is clear overall with some light staining, foxing and a few minor tears which do not detract from the overall presentation. Frame has light wear but remains serviceable. View: 23 - 1/4" x 16 - 1/4". Overall: 30" x 23 - 1/2". BAS
Published circa 1812 by John Conrad. This attractive printed map depicts the American Northeast including major towns, bodies of water, and mile markers along major route...mores. State outlines are done in color. While battle sites are not marked, this map could have been used to better understand news reports of the British invasion and subsequent battles. Map is framed in a simple matted wood frame. CONDITION: Very good. Map is clear overall with some light staining, foxing and a few minor tears which do not detract from the overall presentation. Frame has light wear but remains serviceable. View: 23 - 1/4" x 16 - 1/4". Overall: 30" x 23 - 1/2". BAS

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BRITISH WWI WAR MEDAL GROUPING OF LANCE CORPORAL STEWART MCLEOD, GORDON HIGHLANDERS.

Lot # 1014 (Sale Order: 14 of 440)      

Very nice World War I British medal grouping that is identified to Lance Corporal Stewart McLeod. The only son of Adam and Marion McLeod, Stewart joined the British Army late in World War I and was assigned to Company D, 1st Battalion, Gordon Highlanders. His service record is short, as he died on October 30, 1918 at the age of 19. Combat did not claim Stewarts' life, instead the common enemy of the Triple Entente and the Central Powers, disease, put an early end to the young man's life. McLeod's service is remembered through his medals which include: (A) Military Medal, which was awarded for "acts of gallantry and devotion to duty under fire". (B) British War Medal which was awarded for service during World War I. (C) WWI Victory Medal. All of the medals are impressed with McLeod's name, unit, and is service number S/15826 on their rims. (D) "Dead Man’s Penny" Memorial Plaque medallion which is named to McLeod. (E) An additional medal, the First Pattern George V Long Service and Good Conduct Medal of the Royal Fleet Reserve, is included. This medal is impressed "K.20657 CH.B. 19235 F. CHALLENGER. STO. 1. R.F.R" on the rim. CONDITION: All medals present very well with scattered blemishes and faded ribbons. Medal (D) has a replaced ribbon. Overall Good. JLD
Very nice World War I British medal grouping that is identified to Lance Corporal Stewart McLeod. The only son of Adam and Marion McLeod, Stewart joined the British Army ...morelate in World War I and was assigned to Company D, 1st Battalion, Gordon Highlanders. His service record is short, as he died on October 30, 1918 at the age of 19. Combat did not claim Stewarts' life, instead the common enemy of the Triple Entente and the Central Powers, disease, put an early end to the young man's life. McLeod's service is remembered through his medals which include: (A) Military Medal, which was awarded for "acts of gallantry and devotion to duty under fire". (B) British War Medal which was awarded for service during World War I. (C) WWI Victory Medal. All of the medals are impressed with McLeod's name, unit, and is service number S/15826 on their rims. (D) "Dead Man’s Penny" Memorial Plaque medallion which is named to McLeod. (E) An additional medal, the First Pattern George V Long Service and Good Conduct Medal of the Royal Fleet Reserve, is included. This medal is impressed "K.20657 CH.B. 19235 F. CHALLENGER. STO. 1. R.F.R" on the rim. CONDITION: All medals present very well with scattered blemishes and faded ribbons. Medal (D) has a replaced ribbon. Overall Good. JLD

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BRITISH WWI PATTERN 1821 ROYAL ARTILLERY SWORD OF AUBREY FRANCIS TOWNSEND, TRENCH MORTAR OFFICER.

Lot # 1015 (Sale Order: 15 of 440)      

Very nice example of an identified Pattern 1821 Royal Artillery sword. The sword is inscribed on the blade to "A.F. Townsend" who was an officer in the Special Reserves to Royal Field Artillery during World War I. Townsend was appointed as a Second Lieutenant on June 15, 1915 and served as an acting Captain while commanding a Trench Mortar Battalion from November 25, 1916-January 17, 1917. It appears as though he emigrated to Argentina after the war was over as he is listed as coming to Britain on a ship from Argentina in 1925 claiming Argentina as residence and arriving in Argentina at age 34 in October 1927 from Britain, saying born in Croydon. The sword features a single edged blade with a flat spine and single fuller on both sides. The blade is finely etched on each side with floral and Royal Artillery motifs. One side features winged lightning bolts and cannon, flanked by ornate scrollwork. The other side features the same scrollwork flanking the cypher of King George V. The blade is marked "HTH / Sheffield" for H.H. Taylor of Sheffield. The sword also features a steel 3 band hilt with knurled backstrap and rounded pommel with tang nut. The grip is wrapped with sharkskin with twisted wire binding. The sword is complete with its leather wrapped steel scabbard. CONDITION: The blade remains bright with light areas of spotting and pitting. Etchings remain crisp and nearly unmolested. The steel hilt retains its shine with its plating intact. Grip exhibits handling wear. The leather wrapped scabbard remains strong with intact stitching. There are visible creases in some areas, strap exhibits cracking. Overall very good. JLD Blade Length: 34 - 1/2" Overall Length: 41" Paperwork: Service Information
Very nice example of an identified Pattern 1821 Royal Artillery sword. The sword is inscribed on the blade to "A.F. Townsend" who was an officer in the Special Reserves t...moreo Royal Field Artillery during World War I. Townsend was appointed as a Second Lieutenant on June 15, 1915 and served as an acting Captain while commanding a Trench Mortar Battalion from November 25, 1916-January 17, 1917. It appears as though he emigrated to Argentina after the war was over as he is listed as coming to Britain on a ship from Argentina in 1925 claiming Argentina as residence and arriving in Argentina at age 34 in October 1927 from Britain, saying born in Croydon. The sword features a single edged blade with a flat spine and single fuller on both sides. The blade is finely etched on each side with floral and Royal Artillery motifs. One side features winged lightning bolts and cannon, flanked by ornate scrollwork. The other side features the same scrollwork flanking the cypher of King George V. The blade is marked "HTH / Sheffield" for H.H. Taylor of Sheffield. The sword also features a steel 3 band hilt with knurled backstrap and rounded pommel with tang nut. The grip is wrapped with sharkskin with twisted wire binding. The sword is complete with its leather wrapped steel scabbard. CONDITION: The blade remains bright with light areas of spotting and pitting. Etchings remain crisp and nearly unmolested. The steel hilt retains its shine with its plating intact. Grip exhibits handling wear. The leather wrapped scabbard remains strong with intact stitching. There are visible creases in some areas, strap exhibits cracking. Overall very good. JLD Blade Length: 34 - 1/2" Overall Length: 41" Paperwork: Service Information

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BRITISH PATTERN 1827 NAVAL OFFICER'S SWORD BY MANTON & CO.

Lot # 1016 (Sale Order: 16 of 440)      

Nice example of a British Pattern 1827 Naval Officer's sword. The sword features a spearpoint blade with single fuller that is elegantly etched. The decorations are contained in an arabesque spire and includes acorns and oak leaves which are intertwined with thick naval rope. The obverse features a nicely etched crowned anchor and the reverse features 2 royal coat of arms, 1 is etched between the decorations while the other is etched just above the ricasso which is marked "MANTON / & CO. / ENGLAND". The ricasso meets the cast brass and gilded guard which features a crowned, fouled anchor. The grip features a grooved, center-swelled wooden handle wrapped in high quality leather which has been elegantly checkered and wrapped with strands of double twisted brass wire which fit neatly into the grooves of the handle. The reverse of the grip is a brass backstrap that resembles the flowing mane of a lion which leads up to the lion's head pommel. Completing the handle is the original sword knot which remains secured to the slot in the knucklebow. The sword is complete with its leather scabbard which features brass mounts and 2 carry rings. The mounts are mostly unadorned with the exception of a few decorative lines. The upper mount is appropriately marked "MANTON / & CO. / ENGLAND" in a shield. CONDITION: The blade remains bright with mostly unmolested decorations. There are a few areas of spotting and light tarnishing. The guard exhibits slight oxidation but remains bright. Grip exhibits light wear, wire remains tight. Backstrap exhibits aging. The leather scabbard exhibits various creases with one significant bend between the mounts. Mounts exhibit a pleasant patina with scattered blemishes. Overall very good. JLD Blade Length: 31 - 1/2" Overall Length: 37 - 1/2"
Nice example of a British Pattern 1827 Naval Officer's sword. The sword features a spearpoint blade with single fuller that is elegantly etched. The decorations are conta...moreined in an arabesque spire and includes acorns and oak leaves which are intertwined with thick naval rope. The obverse features a nicely etched crowned anchor and the reverse features 2 royal coat of arms, 1 is etched between the decorations while the other is etched just above the ricasso which is marked "MANTON / & CO. / ENGLAND". The ricasso meets the cast brass and gilded guard which features a crowned, fouled anchor. The grip features a grooved, center-swelled wooden handle wrapped in high quality leather which has been elegantly checkered and wrapped with strands of double twisted brass wire which fit neatly into the grooves of the handle. The reverse of the grip is a brass backstrap that resembles the flowing mane of a lion which leads up to the lion's head pommel. Completing the handle is the original sword knot which remains secured to the slot in the knucklebow. The sword is complete with its leather scabbard which features brass mounts and 2 carry rings. The mounts are mostly unadorned with the exception of a few decorative lines. The upper mount is appropriately marked "MANTON / & CO. / ENGLAND" in a shield. CONDITION: The blade remains bright with mostly unmolested decorations. There are a few areas of spotting and light tarnishing. The guard exhibits slight oxidation but remains bright. Grip exhibits light wear, wire remains tight. Backstrap exhibits aging. The leather scabbard exhibits various creases with one significant bend between the mounts. Mounts exhibit a pleasant patina with scattered blemishes. Overall very good. JLD Blade Length: 31 - 1/2" Overall Length: 37 - 1/2"

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SCARCE OFFICER’S VARIANT 1864 PATTERN CAVALRY TROOPER’S SWORD OF LT. W.H.M. STEWART, 43RD REGIMENT,

Lot # 1017 (Sale Order: 17 of 440)      

Scarce officer’s variant 1864 pattern cavalry trooper’s sword by Wilkinson. The sword is numbered 22602 on the spine, purchased June 1878 by Lt. William Hall Mackintosh Stewart before leaving in October for India, where he served with the 43rd Regiment and was attached to the 1st Punjab Cavalry. Some 12,000 1864 pattern swords, offering better protection for the hand, were ready for use in the Second Afghan War in 1878, but are considered scarce. Stewart likely expected to be mounted on frontier duty. The sword uses the 1864 style cup hilt with Maltese cross piercings, but instead of sword knot slots in the face of the guard uses a conventional slot in the knucklebow near the pommel, which is pistol shaped like the earlier 1821 patterns. Born in India on November 2, 1858, the son of a British officer, Stewart attended Cheltenham and Sandhurst, was commissioned 2nd Lieutenant, or Ensign, in the 35th Regiment, and transferred to the 43rd in May 1878, reaching Bombay in November and served in India for almost 30 years. In 1881 he was promoted to Lieutenant, transferred to the Bengal Staff Corps and attached to the First Punjab Cavalry, part of the Punjab frontier forces. In 1889 he made Captain and was also appointed a Political Agent 2nd Class. In 1891 he saw action in the campaign against the states of Hunza and Nagar, in present day Pakistan, as one of a dozen British officers leading a mixed contingent of about 1,200 native officers and men. He acted as Assistant Political Agent and aide to the expedition commander, supervised the transportation services, and commanded a detachment of the 20th Punjab Infantry. The fighting involved storming an enemy fort and scaling the cliffs behind it while under fire. It was sufficiently fierce to result in the award of 3 Victoria Crosses. After the surrender of the 2 states, Stewart remained there as chief British political representative, with a garrison to back him up. We find him promoted to Major in May 1898 and eventually Lt. Colonel. His postings included Baroda as the officiating resident in 1901, Political Agent in Gilgit from 1901 to 1903, Consul for Kerman and Persian Beluchistan, residing in Kerman 1905-06, and lastly to Bikanir in Rajestan. He retired soon after, returned to England, and died in London on August 24, 1908. He is mentioned in several dispatches and reminiscences of British officers in India, and was affectionately nicknamed “Curly” by fellow officers. This is a scarce sword pattern carried by an officer with some active field service as well as important political postings in the British Raj. CONDITION: The blade is heavily worn and exhibits pitting as well as spotting with evidence of cleaning. The once noticed scrollwork is significantly muted and only few traces of any blade decoration remain. The Wilkinson etching on the ricasso is faint but present. The guard, backstrap, and pommel also exhibit pitting and spotting. The wood handle has lost most of its leather wrap and the wood is exposed revealing various chips. The leather wrapped scabbard remains strong with intact stitching. There are visible creases in some areas, strap exhibits cracking. Overall fair. SBR/JLD Blade Length: 33" Overall Length: 38" Paperwork: Information Folder
Scarce officer’s variant 1864 pattern cavalry trooper’s sword by Wilkinson. The sword is numbered 22602 on the spine, purchased June 1878 by Lt. William Hall Mackintosh S...moretewart before leaving in October for India, where he served with the 43rd Regiment and was attached to the 1st Punjab Cavalry. Some 12,000 1864 pattern swords, offering better protection for the hand, were ready for use in the Second Afghan War in 1878, but are considered scarce. Stewart likely expected to be mounted on frontier duty. The sword uses the 1864 style cup hilt with Maltese cross piercings, but instead of sword knot slots in the face of the guard uses a conventional slot in the knucklebow near the pommel, which is pistol shaped like the earlier 1821 patterns. Born in India on November 2, 1858, the son of a British officer, Stewart attended Cheltenham and Sandhurst, was commissioned 2nd Lieutenant, or Ensign, in the 35th Regiment, and transferred to the 43rd in May 1878, reaching Bombay in November and served in India for almost 30 years. In 1881 he was promoted to Lieutenant, transferred to the Bengal Staff Corps and attached to the First Punjab Cavalry, part of the Punjab frontier forces. In 1889 he made Captain and was also appointed a Political Agent 2nd Class. In 1891 he saw action in the campaign against the states of Hunza and Nagar, in present day Pakistan, as one of a dozen British officers leading a mixed contingent of about 1,200 native officers and men. He acted as Assistant Political Agent and aide to the expedition commander, supervised the transportation services, and commanded a detachment of the 20th Punjab Infantry. The fighting involved storming an enemy fort and scaling the cliffs behind it while under fire. It was sufficiently fierce to result in the award of 3 Victoria Crosses. After the surrender of the 2 states, Stewart remained there as chief British political representative, with a garrison to back him up. We find him promoted to Major in May 1898 and eventually Lt. Colonel. His postings included Baroda as the officiating resident in 1901, Political Agent in Gilgit from 1901 to 1903, Consul for Kerman and Persian Beluchistan, residing in Kerman 1905-06, and lastly to Bikanir in Rajestan. He retired soon after, returned to England, and died in London on August 24, 1908. He is mentioned in several dispatches and reminiscences of British officers in India, and was affectionately nicknamed “Curly” by fellow officers. This is a scarce sword pattern carried by an officer with some active field service as well as important political postings in the British Raj. CONDITION: The blade is heavily worn and exhibits pitting as well as spotting with evidence of cleaning. The once noticed scrollwork is significantly muted and only few traces of any blade decoration remain. The Wilkinson etching on the ricasso is faint but present. The guard, backstrap, and pommel also exhibit pitting and spotting. The wood handle has lost most of its leather wrap and the wood is exposed revealing various chips. The leather wrapped scabbard remains strong with intact stitching. There are visible creases in some areas, strap exhibits cracking. Overall fair. SBR/JLD Blade Length: 33" Overall Length: 38" Paperwork: Information Folder

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(A) W&J RIGBY PERCUSSION BLUNDERBUSS

Lot # 1018 (Sale Order: 18 of 440)      

Percussion blunderbuss built by W&J Rigby (William and John) of Dublin, Ireland circa 1823. Steel 16" funnel shaped barrel coming into a octagon breech and stamped "W&J RIGBY DUBLIN". Back action percussion lock marked "W&J RIGBY" with single trigger control. Walnut plain stock with iron hardware and original looking ramrod. CONDITION: Metal has brown surface patina with light overall corrosion and rust. Wood has dry appearance, possibly being cleaned. Pitted bore with good mechanics. DLM Barrel Length: 16" FFL Status: Antique Gauge: 1 - 1/2" Manufacturer: W&J Rigby Model: Blunderbuss Serial Number: NSN
Percussion blunderbuss built by W&J Rigby (William and John) of Dublin, Ireland circa 1823. Steel 16" funnel shaped barrel coming into a octagon breech and stamped "W&J R...moreIGBY DUBLIN". Back action percussion lock marked "W&J RIGBY" with single trigger control. Walnut plain stock with iron hardware and original looking ramrod. CONDITION: Metal has brown surface patina with light overall corrosion and rust. Wood has dry appearance, possibly being cleaned. Pitted bore with good mechanics. DLM Barrel Length: 16" FFL Status: Antique Gauge: 1 - 1/2" Manufacturer: W&J Rigby Model: Blunderbuss Serial Number: NSN

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(A) BRITISH ROYAL HOUSE PROTECTOR BLUNDERBUSS

Lot # 1019 (Sale Order: 19 of 440)      

British made blunderbuss trademarked as "The Royal House Protector". Made in England circa the early 1800s. 15 - 3/4" steel funnel shaped barrel with British proofs and conversion to percussion using a patent breech system and controlled with a single trigger. Walnut checkered grip stock with engraved brass hardware and original ramrod. CONDITION: Overall good with metal fading to a silvery patina with some areas of corrosion. Brass trigger guard tang is broken and tip is missing. Pitted bore with sticky mechanics. DLM Barrel Length: 15 - 3/4" FFL Status: Antique Gauge: 1 - 1/4" Manufacturer: British Model: Blunderbuss Serial Number: NSN
British made blunderbuss trademarked as "The Royal House Protector". Made in England circa the early 1800s. 15 - 3/4" steel funnel shaped barrel with British proofs and c...moreonversion to percussion using a patent breech system and controlled with a single trigger. Walnut checkered grip stock with engraved brass hardware and original ramrod. CONDITION: Overall good with metal fading to a silvery patina with some areas of corrosion. Brass trigger guard tang is broken and tip is missing. Pitted bore with sticky mechanics. DLM Barrel Length: 15 - 3/4" FFL Status: Antique Gauge: 1 - 1/4" Manufacturer: British Model: Blunderbuss Serial Number: NSN

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(A) FLINTLOCK KENTUCKY PISTOL.

Lot # 1020 (Sale Order: 20 of 440)      

Contemporary flintlock pistol made by an unknown gunsmith at an unknown time. 9" octagon rifled .45 caliber barrel with German silver front sight and notched rear sight. Siler style flint lock with turned tail trigger. Curly maple stock with brass hardware and comes with hardwood ramrod. CONDITION: Overall good with metal having a brown patina and brass fading to a golden yellow. Shootable bore and good mechanics. DLM Barrel Length: 9" Caliber/Bore: .45 Rifled FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: American Model: Kentucky Pistol Serial Number: NSN
Contemporary flintlock pistol made by an unknown gunsmith at an unknown time. 9" octagon rifled .45 caliber barrel with German silver front sight and notched rear sight. ...moreSiler style flint lock with turned tail trigger. Curly maple stock with brass hardware and comes with hardwood ramrod. CONDITION: Overall good with metal having a brown patina and brass fading to a golden yellow. Shootable bore and good mechanics. DLM Barrel Length: 9" Caliber/Bore: .45 Rifled FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: American Model: Kentucky Pistol Serial Number: NSN

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(A) WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA FLINTLOCK KENTUCKY PISTOL SIGNED A. JOY.

Lot # 1021 (Sale Order: 21 of 440)      

Western Pennsylvania flintlock pistol signed "A. Joy" for Andrew Joy of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania who worked from 1838 to 1858. Silver inlay on wrist is signed in script "A.Joy". 8" round .54 caliber rifled barrel with bead front sight and notched rear sight with starburst engraving on top of barrel. Replacement flint lock with single trigger (most likely percussion originally). Curly maple stock with brass hardware including western Pennsylvania style bell flower finial triggerguard and thumbnail entry pipe. Comes with hardwood ramrod. CONDITION: Gun has been converted to flintlock at some point with new lock screws. Wood has been refinished with buttstock repaired during the day with brass strip. Dark bore with functioning mechanics. DLM Barrel Length: 8" Caliber/Bore: .54 Rifled FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: A. Joy Model: Kentucky Pistol Serial Number: NSN
Western Pennsylvania flintlock pistol signed "A. Joy" for Andrew Joy of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania who worked from 1838 to 1858. Silver inlay on wrist is signed in script "...moreA.Joy". 8" round .54 caliber rifled barrel with bead front sight and notched rear sight with starburst engraving on top of barrel. Replacement flint lock with single trigger (most likely percussion originally). Curly maple stock with brass hardware including western Pennsylvania style bell flower finial triggerguard and thumbnail entry pipe. Comes with hardwood ramrod. CONDITION: Gun has been converted to flintlock at some point with new lock screws. Wood has been refinished with buttstock repaired during the day with brass strip. Dark bore with functioning mechanics. DLM Barrel Length: 8" Caliber/Bore: .54 Rifled FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: A. Joy Model: Kentucky Pistol Serial Number: NSN

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(A) GUILLAUME BERLEUR FLINTLOCK DOUBLE BARREL PISTOL.

Lot # 1022 (Sale Order: 22 of 440)      

Octagonal barrels with microgroove rifling and visible Damascus twist, left side marked with ELG proof. Reinforced cocks. Sliding trigger guard protecting double triggers, which doubles as a safety. Bag grip with crosshatch checkered panels and beaded decoration. Light wire inlay behind boxlock. Ramrod retained by a pair of thimbles on underside of rib. CONDITION: Barrels retain much of a reapplied brown finish with silvering to high edges and muzzle, over some spotted oxidation. Boxlock action essentially a smooth chocolate patina with flashes of grey at edges, crisp legends. Some wire inlay missing. Stock is very good with some minor bumps and bruises. Thumbpiece replaced with a modern iteration. EMW Barrel Length: 5 - 3/4" Caliber/Bore: .45 Rifled FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Berleur Model: Double Pistol Serial Number: NSN
Octagonal barrels with microgroove rifling and visible Damascus twist, left side marked with ELG proof. Reinforced cocks. Sliding trigger guard protecting double triggers...more, which doubles as a safety. Bag grip with crosshatch checkered panels and beaded decoration. Light wire inlay behind boxlock. Ramrod retained by a pair of thimbles on underside of rib. CONDITION: Barrels retain much of a reapplied brown finish with silvering to high edges and muzzle, over some spotted oxidation. Boxlock action essentially a smooth chocolate patina with flashes of grey at edges, crisp legends. Some wire inlay missing. Stock is very good with some minor bumps and bruises. Thumbpiece replaced with a modern iteration. EMW Barrel Length: 5 - 3/4" Caliber/Bore: .45 Rifled FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Berleur Model: Double Pistol Serial Number: NSN

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(A) A CONTINENTAL, LIKELY BELGIAN, DOUBLE BARREL HOWDAH OR OFFICER'S FLINTLOCK PISTOL, IN AN UNUSUAL

Lot # 1023 (Sale Order: 23 of 440)      

These types of pistols were favored by those looking to protect themselves from dangerous game animals, predominantly British officers who were big game hunting in India. This example has unusually small .54 caliber barrels; most are found north of .60 caliber. Small bead front on concave smooth game rib with scalloped open section of tang for a rear sight. Top of barrels stamped "EX". Both locks with waterproof bridled pans, roller frizzens. Swan neck cocks. Stock decorated with simple wire inlay in floral pattern, central cross, across smooth spine. Two panels of point pattern checkering at wrist, flared octagonal butt. Buttcap decorated with simple floral. Trigger guard decorated with a simple engraving of a bird (pheasant?), florals, urn finial. Horn tipped ramrod is frozen in channel and retained by single ferrule that feeds into a reinforced mouth with pointed finial decorated with simple line engraving. Diminutive double triggers. CONDITION: Very good, barrels essentially dove grey with some flashes of browning and oxidation throughout; other metal essentially dove grey with some age related staining and old inactive oxidation. Wire inlay is missing a few sections. Wood is very good with some rubbing and high edges. One chip and one crack at rear of right lock, one crack at rear of left lock. Checkering is fine and sharp, smoothened over time, with a few heads missing on right panel. Action works appropriately when operated by hand, bores are very good, smooth throughout with some patches of old oxidation. EW Barrel Length: 6 - 3/4" Caliber/Bore: .54 Smoothbore FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: European Model: Howdah Serial Number: NSN
These types of pistols were favored by those looking to protect themselves from dangerous game animals, predominantly British officers who were big game hunting in India....more This example has unusually small .54 caliber barrels; most are found north of .60 caliber. Small bead front on concave smooth game rib with scalloped open section of tang for a rear sight. Top of barrels stamped "EX". Both locks with waterproof bridled pans, roller frizzens. Swan neck cocks. Stock decorated with simple wire inlay in floral pattern, central cross, across smooth spine. Two panels of point pattern checkering at wrist, flared octagonal butt. Buttcap decorated with simple floral. Trigger guard decorated with a simple engraving of a bird (pheasant?), florals, urn finial. Horn tipped ramrod is frozen in channel and retained by single ferrule that feeds into a reinforced mouth with pointed finial decorated with simple line engraving. Diminutive double triggers. CONDITION: Very good, barrels essentially dove grey with some flashes of browning and oxidation throughout; other metal essentially dove grey with some age related staining and old inactive oxidation. Wire inlay is missing a few sections. Wood is very good with some rubbing and high edges. One chip and one crack at rear of right lock, one crack at rear of left lock. Checkering is fine and sharp, smoothened over time, with a few heads missing on right panel. Action works appropriately when operated by hand, bores are very good, smooth throughout with some patches of old oxidation. EW Barrel Length: 6 - 3/4" Caliber/Bore: .54 Smoothbore FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: European Model: Howdah Serial Number: NSN

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(A) A FRENCH FLINTLOCK PISTOL MARKED LOUIS LAMOTTE, WITH EXTENSIVE BRASS DECORATIONS AND SILVER INLA

Lot # 1024 (Sale Order: 24 of 440)      

Stepped barrel with 5-3/8" brass sheath over breech, cast and chased with decorations of a stand of arms, armor, and florals before terminating with three wedding bands at transition to steel. Additional brass sheath cannon muzzle over barrel muzzle. Underside of brass with "TORDU" and a sunburst. Brass lock decorated with relief depictions of a firing cannon, florals, and military accoutrements. Front of lock marked "Louis Lamotte". Push on hammer safety with simple geometric engraving. Pan decorated with florals. Frizzen concealed internally. German silver cast and chased furniture including trigger guard, trigger guard finial, buttcap, and sideplate with military motifs, florals, and stands of arms. Stock profusely inlaid with silver wire in floral patterns. Barrel retained by 2 keys with German silver escutcheons. CONDITION: Fine as cleaned. Some tool marks on barrel and breech. Vast majority of silver inlay still present with a few very minor losses. Sideplate screws with some old oxidation, one marred somewhat badly. Action will not hold on cock and needs attention. Bore is very good with some oxidation to muzzle. PROVENANCE: Greg Martin, September 2009 Auction, Lot 1029. A copy of previous description is also included with this lot. EW Barrel Length: 12" Caliber/Bore: .43 Smoothbore FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Louis Lamotte Model: Flintlock Paperwork: Previous Description Serial Number: NSN
Stepped barrel with 5-3/8" brass sheath over breech, cast and chased with decorations of a stand of arms, armor, and florals before terminating with three wedding bands a...moret transition to steel. Additional brass sheath cannon muzzle over barrel muzzle. Underside of brass with "TORDU" and a sunburst. Brass lock decorated with relief depictions of a firing cannon, florals, and military accoutrements. Front of lock marked "Louis Lamotte". Push on hammer safety with simple geometric engraving. Pan decorated with florals. Frizzen concealed internally. German silver cast and chased furniture including trigger guard, trigger guard finial, buttcap, and sideplate with military motifs, florals, and stands of arms. Stock profusely inlaid with silver wire in floral patterns. Barrel retained by 2 keys with German silver escutcheons. CONDITION: Fine as cleaned. Some tool marks on barrel and breech. Vast majority of silver inlay still present with a few very minor losses. Sideplate screws with some old oxidation, one marred somewhat badly. Action will not hold on cock and needs attention. Bore is very good with some oxidation to muzzle. PROVENANCE: Greg Martin, September 2009 Auction, Lot 1029. A copy of previous description is also included with this lot. EW Barrel Length: 12" Caliber/Bore: .43 Smoothbore FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Louis Lamotte Model: Flintlock Paperwork: Previous Description Serial Number: NSN

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(A) FLINTLOCK BLUNDERBUSS.

Lot # 1025 (Sale Order: 25 of 440)      

Unusual Flint lock Blunderbuss with parts which appear to be from other period guns or similar to them and built at an unknown age. 17 -3/4" steel unmarked typical blunderbuss shaped funnel like barrel with several rings around middle and breech. Flint lock which is very similar to British and other musket locks from the 1790 to 1820 period with no markings controlled with a turned tail trigger. Walnut stock with brass hardware including triggerguard with "Pineapple" finial similar to those used on guns from the Philadelphia Area. All brass engraved nicely and well fitted. An interesting decorator piece or historical arm in need of more research. CONDITION: Overall good with no visible restoration. DLM Barrel Length: 17 - 3/4" FFL Status: Antique Gauge: 1 - 1/4" at muzzle Manufacturer: European Model: Blunderbuss Serial Number: NSN
Unusual Flint lock Blunderbuss with parts which appear to be from other period guns or similar to them and built at an unknown age. 17 -3/4" steel unmarked typical blunde...morerbuss shaped funnel like barrel with several rings around middle and breech. Flint lock which is very similar to British and other musket locks from the 1790 to 1820 period with no markings controlled with a turned tail trigger. Walnut stock with brass hardware including triggerguard with "Pineapple" finial similar to those used on guns from the Philadelphia Area. All brass engraved nicely and well fitted. An interesting decorator piece or historical arm in need of more research. CONDITION: Overall good with no visible restoration. DLM Barrel Length: 17 - 3/4" FFL Status: Antique Gauge: 1 - 1/4" at muzzle Manufacturer: European Model: Blunderbuss Serial Number: NSN

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